OSLO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks has
been nominated for the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian
politician behind the proposal said on Wednesday, a day after
the deadline for nominations expired.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee accepts nominations for what
many consider as the world's top accolade until Feb. 1, although
the five panel members have until the end of the month to make
their own proposals.

Norwegian parliamentarian Snorre Valen said WikiLeaks was
"one of the most important contributors to freedom of speech and
transparency" in the 21st century.